It's best if you stay off the roads during this winter storm, but if you have to travel, here are some tips.

It's best if you stay off the roads during this winter storm, but if you have to travel, here are some tips.

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Updated: 6:23 AM EST Jan 22, 2016

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WEBVTT HEIGHT OF THE STORM. NEWS 8 TRAFFIC ANCHOR DANIELLE WOODS IS HERE WITH MORE. DANIELLE: STATE POLICE SAY SOME ROADS MAY BE IMPASSABLE WHEN THE STORM IS AT ITS WORST SO HE'S ASKING PEOPLE TO AVOID TRAVEL IF POSSIBLE. BUT IF YOU MUST DRIVE THE STATE AND TURNPIKE COMMISSION HAVE SOME TIPS. FIRST TELL SOMEONE WHERE YOU'RE GOING SO THEY CAN CHECK IN AND MAKE SURE YOU ARRIVED SAFELY. SECOND NEVER PASS A SNOW PLOW. THE ROAD WILL BE MUCH MORE CLEAR BEHIND THE PLOW. THIRD HAVE AN EMERGENCY KIT IN YOUR CAR IN CASE OF A DOWN. THAT INCLUDES AN ICE SCRAPER, SMALL SHOVEL, BAG OF SALT OR SAND, FLASHLIGHTS, AND A BLANKET. FOR INFORMATION ON TRAVEL CONDITIONS HERE ARE SOME HELPFUL NUMBER FOR THE TURNPIKE, YOU CAN CALL

Winter storm travel safety tips

It's best if you stay off the roads during this winter storm, but if you have to travel, here are some tips.